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NA / Toronto 37.5, Canada
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At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.
Why join Sony Music Group?
Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.
This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.
Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
Sony Electronics Inc., as the legal employer in Canada, will provide the employment agreement, payroll, benefits, and statutory protections required under Canadian and provincial laws. The employee will perform day to day work in support of Sony Music Publishing, which will direct operational priorities and deliverables. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, and Sony Electronics Inc. will verify work authorization and ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial laws.
Job Purpose: The purpose of this role is to assist in the creation, maintenance, consultation of Sony Music Publishing (SMP) Cloud environment and applications.
What You’ll Do:
Maintain the Cloud (AWS) environment, support, and operations.
Assist in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
Design, develop, deploy, and configure modular cloud-based systems that are highly available, scalable, and secure.
Create and update support documentation and standards.
Develop automated methodologies for deployment activities, configuration management, supporting systems, and business processes that are secure.
Work in an agile environment, planning features and prioritizing changes based on team goals, product usage, and feedback.
Accountable for accomplishing tasks both independently and collaboratively.
Communicate with leaders, stakeholders, and users on process changes and proposals for future improvements.
Define and document the best practices and strategies regarding deployment and maintenance of infrastructure and applications.
Provide guidance, through leadership, and mentorship to Cloud, Development, and Business teams to build their cloud competencies.
Proactively and/or based on report logs, identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Manage cloud environments in accordance with company policy, standards, and best practice.
Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements.
Create CloudFormation Templates
Manage Database Infrastructure
Who You Are:
Basic Qualifications
AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
5+ years specializing in AWS Cloud Services Operations
Experience with Cloud Networking, Cloud WAN
4+ years experience with AWS Serverless
Experience working with Application and Development teams.
3+ years experience with deploying using CICD, Gitlab and CloudFormation
3+ years scripting in languages such as Bash and Python
5+ years experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure fulfillment tasks
Strong diagnostic capabilities
Strong communication skills, able to communicate solutions and issues to both IT and non-IT
Self-driven to independently take projects from concept to architecture / design to implementation.
Strong experience with IT Systems administration
Proven leader who motivates, inspires, and teaches others.
High level of accountability; willing to take ownership and solve problems.
7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
Nice to Haves
Experience with Machine Learning
Experience with AI
Experience with OKTA
Developer Experience
Experience with observability tools such as Dynatrace
What We Give You:
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
We invest in your professional growth & development
Time off for a winter recess
This role is for an existing vacancy. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses help, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they performing the job.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical (vision care) and dental benefits, life insurance, paid disability leave, defined contribution pension plan with company matching, vacation time, tuition reimbursement, paid sick leave time annually.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC.
Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at talenthelp@am.sony.com, or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
This job posting will be available for application until at least 08/31/2026
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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